Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

30 EXHIBITORS HERALD Neva Gerber and Ben Wilson in "THE SPINDLE OF LIFE" Butterfly comedy-drama; five parts; published September 17 As a whole Interesting Story Well handled Stars Good Support " 1 Ample Settings Splendid Photography Satisfying "The Spindle of Life" is an interesting story, easy to follow, and logical. It has been handled with a thought of the human side of life and there is little doubt but what the average motion picture theater patron will enjoy this production. The exterior settings are of the type that makes one long to travel and see the various scenes depicted with one's own eyes. Excellent photography enhances the beauty of the film. The cast of characters includes Neva Gerber, Ben Wilson, NEVA GERRER AXD REX WILSON IN SCENE FROM "THE SPINDLE OF LIFE" (Butterfly) Jessie Pratt, Ed Brady, Richard LaReno and Hayward Mack. The scenario was written by Karl R. Coolidge from the story by Sidney Robinson, direction by Joe Cochrane. The story: James Bradshaw has misused the funds intrusted to him by Mrs. Harrison and so persuades his son, Vincent, to marry Gladsome, Mrs. Harrison's daughter. "Alphabet" Carter, prominent in the stock exchange, meets Gladsome and she tells her troubles to him. He operates the stock matter so as to ruin Bradshaw. He succeeds and then marries Gladsome on the evening her engagement to Vincent is to be announced. After Carter has explained the facts to Mrs. Harrison, she is a very thankful woman and orders the Bradshaws out of her sight. Shirley Mason in "THE AWAKENING OF RUTH" Edison-Perfection drama; five parts; published September 17 As a whole Fair Story Light Star Excellent Support Weak Settings Excellent Photography Splendid The better qualities of "The Awakening of Ruth" arc Shirley Mason, the beautiful settings and the excellent photography and tinting. All the way through the production the charming Miss Mason is the predominating factor. The story: Fay and her father live on a deserted island Her father hopes to one day find the treasure hidden on the island by pirates, but dies before he succeeds in this venture. Fay is left alone and two kind friends assist her to secure a musical education. The beauties of her voice inspire a musical comedy producer and she is engaged to take the leading part in his play. All along she has been led to believe the treasure has been found and that this is paying for her education. However, when she returns to her old home to fit herself for her part she learns the truth. And because of his sacrifice she realizes her love for the doctor, who, because of his love for her, has sold all his valuables that she might continue her education. JULIA SANDERSON IN "THE RUNAWAY" AND RUSSELL IN "SACRIFICE" FILM LEAD MUTUAL SEPTEMBER 24 LIST Julia Sanderson, the stage star, makes her screen debut September 24, when Mutual issues "The Runaway," a five-reel drama produced by the Empire All Star Corporation. On the same date Mutual will publish "Sands of Sacrifice," a five-reel drama, starring William Russell. "The Runaway" was directed for the screen as well as for the stage by Dell Henderson, and the cast which supported Miss Sanderson in the stage production was selected to appear with her in the screen version of the play. "The Runaway" is part of the series of Charles Frohman's stage successes in motion pictures, in which Miss Sanderson, Ann Murdock and Olive Tell will appear. New Russell Series Opens "Sands of Sacrifice" gives William Russell a new and interesting hero role. He has plenty of opportunities to fight and there are several fistic encounters in the course of the five reels, which show the athletic picture star to the best of advantage. The scenes are laid in the mountains of the East and in the great American desert. Russell and George Periolat stage a battle in the last scene which is as realistic as JULIA SANDERSON, THE MUTUAL STAR. IN A SCENE FROM "TE RUNAWAY," A MUTUAL EMPIRE STAR PRODUCTION any of the fights which Russell has produced for the screen. "Sands of Sacrifice" is the first of a new series of Russi productions under Mutual's schedule of two a week. It w directed, as were the pictures in the recent series of Russi successes, by Edward S. Sloman. Chapter Two of "The Lost Express" The second chapter of "The Lost Express," Mutual-S: nal's mystery serial, will be published Monday, September ! The second chapter bears the title "The Destroyed Docj ments." It takes the story, into new mysteries following t disappearance of the express train in Chapter I. Miss Holn plays a conspicuous part in the chapter. First run bookings "The Lost Express" have been heavy, particularly so with i| hibitors who have shown Miss Holmes' previous photodram. it is said. Comedy and Two Topicals The Cub comedy for September 27 is "Jerry's Big De; one reel, in which George Ovey impersonates the new mi ister in a small village. Jerry makes love to the spinster ters of the congregation and plays poker with the deaco, much to their financial and moral embarrassment. He is fin:! routed by the real parson, whose outfit Jerry has had thr (1 upon him. Mutual Weekly No. 14H. for September 26, will ca} scenes from the camp of the American Expeditionary Forcij France, together with news pictures of the preparations war in this country. "Reel Life" No. 74, the one-reel wee|l magazine, shows the interesting method by which clocks corrected in all parts of the country from the naval obse>U tory. It pictures the portable bakeries which have been signed for the American army, shows the progress which been made in the processes for manufacturing eye-glasses, contains an animated drawing from life.